The course

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  Start here

  Question paper: 2 hours 5 minutes, 65 marks (scaled to 80), sat on a computer with spreadsheet and statistical software. Project: 30 marks. 110 marks in all.

  Free: A tour of the Higher Applications of Maths course
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  Section 1: Mathematical modelling and spreadsheets

  5 of the 20 questions on timed check 1 and 5 on timed check 2

  Free: Building and testing mathematical modelsError, tolerance and spreadsheets40 questions
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  Section 2: Probability and statistical literacy

  3 of the 20 questions on timed check 1 and 3 on timed check 2

  Tree diagrams, Venn diagrams and combined eventsData, samples and statistical diagramsMean, standard deviation, median and interquartile range34 questions
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  Section 3: Correlation, regression and hypothesis tests

  2 of the 20 questions on timed check 1 and 2 on timed check 2

  Correlation and linear regressionHypothesis tests and confidence intervals35 questions
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  Section 4: Interest and the time value of money

  4 of the 20 questions on timed check 1 and 4 on timed check 2

  Free: Effective rates and single paymentsSeries of payments32 questions
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  Section 5: Credit, savings, insurance, tax and inflation

  3 of the 20 questions on timed check 1 and 3 on timed check 2

  Credit cards and loansSavings, pensions and insuranceTax, inflation and financial planning34 questions
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  Section 6: Planning and decision making

  3 of the 20 questions on timed check 1 and 3 on timed check 2

  Activity networks, critical paths and Gantt chartsExpected value and decisions under risk24 questions